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...and one that consists of 'drafted' 'citizen-soldiers' is highly advised to read:

'Proud Legions', by T.R. Fehrnbach.

It's apparently required reading for all potential flag-rank Officers in the U.S. military, and addresses the issue of 'mandatory service' vs. 'all volunteer/professional military'.

Mike/wulfie

p.s. It contains some great material on the Korean war as well. Fehrnbach was an Army Officer in an armored unit during the Korean war.